September 2017

 

Solo exhibition by designer Nir Meiri for LDF17

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'The Elegant Dance of Sea and Light'

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Global warming is hazardously affecting our planet. As icebergs melt, sea level rises, with parts of the planet under threat of being entirely covered by water. On land, the world has lost a third of its fertile lands due to erosion or pollution in only four decades, with disastrous consequences on global food scarcity.

 

The sea might play a central role as new territories are designated for arable solutions, either by providing its waters, or generously hosting undersea plantations.

 

This show is a result of an exploration of the sea, its surroundings and materials, with the environmental context constantly present. The natural as well as man-made changes have been a tremendous inspiration on re-thinking materials originating from the sea and developing new working techniques.

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The exhibit tracks the timeline of Meiri’s sea-related concepts, from his first experiments with sand, leading to the creation of the delicate-looking Desert Storm sand-based lamps, through the Marine Light seaweed-made lamps, and up to the most current installation, a major light fixture, comprised of hanging pendant lamps, made of sea salt.

 

Other artifacts will include fish leather lamps alongside fish scale side tables.

 

From the translucent effect of the sand, to the crystal-shine of the sea-salt chandelier, through to the rough and vivid fish scales, the artist and designer takes the visitor on a journey showcasing the gentle beauty of the marine world, alongside its wild and untamed nature.

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19 - 24 September 2017

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The Welsh Chapel

83 Charing cross Rd. London.